Professional Education Committee

Co-Chairs:
Rafal Kopancyzk, DO, FAOCA
Dana Darwish, DO, FAOCA

Members: 
Ellesse Credaroli, DO
Sean Washek, DO
Kristen Holler, DO, FAOCA
Anie Somaiya, DO, FAOCA
C. Patrick Henson, DO, FAOCA
Steven Insler, DO, FAOCA
Melissa Byrne, DO, MPH, FASA
Perin Kothari, DO, FAOCA
Ashley Bailey-Classen, DO, FAOCA
Abhishek Gupta, DO
 
Strategy: Educate 

AOCA equips physician anesthesiologists with evidence-based content and professional development tools to grow, enhance, and advance their careers.  

Committee Mission: 

  • Produce Mid-Year/Annual Seminars 
  • Provide a national platform for osteopathic anesthesiologist 
  • Produce online CME Content 
  • Maintain continuous educational engagement (year-round and from meeting to meeting) 
  • Provide content for members with needs for state and board ongoing certification 
  • Consider and be knowledgeable about expenses and revenue 
  • Promote attendance 
  • Maintain the AOCA status as AOA CME providers